HR1168: HR1168 Sermons, Evelyn; retirement; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Evelyn Sermons upon her retirement. It recounts her career at Morehouse College, which began in September 2000 in the Department of Sociology, and her subsequent advancement into administrative roles within the Public Health Services Institute. The resolution praises her professionalism, integrity, and service to the college and the state, and formally congratulates her on her retirement. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sermons herself. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor rather than a legislative or regulatory action.

• Formally recognizes and commends Evelyn Sermons for her service to Morehouse College and the State of Georgia.
• Congratulates Sermons on her retirement and extends wishes for her continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sermons.

This resolution directly names and honors Evelyn Sermons, a retiring Morehouse College employee. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, offering public, official recognition from the state legislature of Sermons's decades of service to Morehouse College.

• The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Sermons's career history, beginning at Morehouse College in September 2000 in the Department of Sociology.
• The resolved clause formally commends Sermons for her public service and congratulates her on retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Sermons.

1. 2026-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-29House Hopper (House)

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor
• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)

• legislative commendation
• Morehouse College
• retirement honors